OBITUARIES

May 17, 2017

Paolina A."Pauline" Ciotti Montagna

Paolina A. "Pauline" Ciotti Montagna, 77, of Erie, passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at her residence after an extended illness. She was born July 26, 1939 in Rocca Pia, Italy, a daughter of the late Giuseppe and Maria Letterio Ciotti.

She immigrated to the United States from Rocca Pia in 1957. She worked at Firch...

May 17, 2017

Violet E. Popoff Sala

Violet E. Popoff Sala, 80, of Erie, passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2017 in Las Vegas, NV. She was born October 13, 1936 in Cassville, WV, a daughter of the late Evan and Agnes Talkish Popoff.

Violet was a graduate of East High School Class of 1956, where she excelled at ballet and synchronized swimming. She...

May 13, 2017

May 12, 2017

Jacqueline DiNicola Graziano

Jacqueline "Jackie" DiNicola Graziano, 88, of Erie, passed away Friday, May 12, 2017 at Saint Vincent Hospital. She was born December 8, 1928 in Erie, a daughter of the late Giacamo and Theresa Presogna DiNicola.

Jackie was a member of Erie First Assembly of God. She enjoyed cooking for her family; especially Sunday dinners where she welcomed...

May 8, 2017

George Anthony Ciotti

George Anthony Ciotti, 85, of Kingwood, TX, formerly of Erie, passed away Monday May 8, 2017 at his residence. He was born May 15, 1931 in Erie, PA, a son of the late George and Josephine Luciano Ciotti.

He graduated from Strong Vincent High School and Gannon University with a BSEE and MBA Degree.

George served in...

Apr 30, 2017

Timothy Joseph Scalzitti Sr

Timothy Joseph Scalzitti, Sr. (Timmy Scalz), age 92,of Erie passed away unexpectedly on Sunday April 30th, 2017,at Saint Vincent Hospital. He was born on January 2, 1925, the son of the late Tomasina (DiNicola) Scalzitti and Aurelio Scalzitti.

He was a 1943 graduate of Strong Vincent High School.Tim served his country in World War II as...

Apr 25, 2017

Jessica "Jess" L. Horwath

Jessica "Jess" L. Horwath, 27, of Erie, passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2017 at her home. She was born February 4, 1990 in Erie, a daughter of Dennis J. Horwath and Elena A. Marasco both of Erie

Three things Jess was totally into: modeling (see above picture), acting in horror movies (did a scene with more...

Apr 19, 2017

Vito Tullio Jr

Vito Tullio, Jr., 77, of Erie, passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at Saint Vincent Health Center. He was born November 20, 1939 in Erie, a son of the late Vito Tullio, Sr. and Angeline Italiani Tullio.

He served in the United States Air Force for 4 years.

Vito was an educator in the Erie School District...

Apr 13, 2017

Michelle R. Howland

Michelle R. Howland, 35, of Erie, passed away Thursday, April 13, 2017. She was born June 19, 1981 in Erie a daughter of John H. and Josephine C. Gennaro Howland of Erie.

Michelle enjoyed reading and writing poetry. She loved her children and family and was a beautiful loving daughter.

She is preceded in death by her...

Apr 11, 2017

John P. Pape

John P. Pape, 89, of Erie, passed away Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at UPMC Hamot after a brief illness. He was born August 14, 1927 in Erie, a son of the late John and Lena Sebro Pape.

John was an excellent Auto Mechanic. He enjoyed hunting and was a great cook.

In addition to his parents he...

Apr 9, 2017

Theresa M. Grignol Ricci

Theresa M. Grignol Ricci, 92, of Erie, passed away Sunday, April 9, 2017 at LECOM Senior Living Center. She was born July 6, 1924 in Erie, a daughter of the late Louis and Rose Dalesandro Grignol.

Theresa was a graduate of Strong Vincent High School. She worked at Universal Products for 15 years.

She was a...

Apr 7, 2017

Ada J. Panicco Gerbi

Ada J. Panicco Gerbi, 94, of Erie, passed away Friday, April 7, 2017 at Saint Vincent Health Center after a brief illness. She was born March 5, 1923 in Pittsburgh, PA, a daughter of the late John and Josephine Suppo Panicco.

Ada owned and operated Di-Sil's Cafe, along with her husband.

In addition to...

Apr 3, 2017

David P. Hosu

David P. Hosu, 70, of Erie, passed away Monday, April 3, 2017 at the VA Medical Center after an extended illness. He was born June 15, 1946 in Erie, a son of the late Louis and Agnes "Aggie" Luciano Hosu.

David was a graduate of Strong Vincent High School Class of 1964. He served in the United...

Mar 27, 2017

Charles Patrick "Pat" Sheldon

Charles Patrick "Pat" Sheldon, age 83, passed away Sunday, March 27, 2017 at home surrounded by family.

He was born in Erie on September 23, 1933, son of the late William Martin and Alice (McDonald) Sheldon. He attended East High School and went on to graduate from Edinboro University with an MA in drug/alcohol rehab counseling.

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Mar 27, 2017

Albert P. DiRaimo

Albert P. DiRaimo, 86, of Erie, passed away Monday, March 27, 2017 at Saint Vincent Health Center. He was born September 17, 1930 in Erie, a son of the late Salvatore and Lucia Balestrieri DiRaimo.

Albert was a graduate of Tech Memorial High School. He served in the United States Army as a helicopter crew chef during...

Mar 26, 2017

Samuel A. "Butch" DeFazio

Samuel A. "Butch" DeFazio, 76, of Erie, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, March 26, 2017 at his residence. He was born January 13, 1941 in Erie, a son of the late Samuel A. DeFazio, Sr. and Pauline J. Cannavino DeFazio.

Samuel was a graduate of Cathedral Preparatory Class of 1958, attended Berkley School of Music and Boston...

Mar 20, 2017

Kara L. Parker

Kara L. Parker, 41, of Erie, passed away Monday, March 20, 2017 at Saint Vincent Health Center. She was born May 2, 1975 in Erie, PA, a daughter of Beatrice A. Walker Parker of Erie and the late John L. Parker.

Kara was a graduate of Central Tech High School.

In addition to her mother she is...

Mar 12, 2017

Mitchell Allen Hallett

Mitchell Allen Hallett, age 29, of McKean, PA, passed away Sunday, March 12, 2017 at his residence. He was born in Erie on January 20, 1988, the son of Allen D. and Sandra Egloff Hallett.

He loved golfing, camping and dirt track racing.

The demon he struggled with was too strong and took him from us....

Mar 11, 2017

Gloria S. Orlando Grande

Gloria S. Orlando Grande, 92, of Erie, passed away Saturday March 11, 2017 at Elmwood Gardens. She was born August 29, 1924 in Erie, a daughter of the late Anthony A. and Ginevera "Jenny" Caserta Orlando.

She had worked at Nosco Plastics and Buffalo Molded Plastics.

Gloria enjoyed cooking and listening to the Italian Hour. She...

Mar 10, 2017

Joyce A Chiappazzi Serafini

Joyce A Chiappazzi Serafini, 75, of Erie, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Friday March 10, 2017 at Walnut Creek Nursing Home. She was born August 30, 1941 in Erie, a daughter of the late Joseph and Lena Mattioli Chiappazzi.

Joyce was a woman who above all loved and cherished her husband "Honey...